Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School – Milton Keynes

Marchant Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is working with a Secondary School in Milton Keynes to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Mentor. The successful candidate will support pupils to develop positive behaviour, engage with learning and build constructive relationships with staff and peers.

You will work alongside teaching staff, pastoral colleagues and leaders to support pupils who may have difficulties with behaviour, attendance or emotional regulation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school, youth support, mentoring or pastoral environment.
• Strong communication, patience and the ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries.
• A consistent, fair and practical approach with safeguarding, confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils who require guidance in managing behaviour and engagement.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and reinforce behavioural expectations.
• Support pupils in lessons, during social times and in intervention sessions as needed.
• Record incidents and document interventions; share information with colleagues.
• Support reintegration after periods of exclusion or absence and help pupils develop routines.
• Respond calmly to challenging situations and follow safeguarding policies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Patience

Trust building

Safeguarding knowledge

Record-keeping

Job description

Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School – Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is working with a Secondary School in Milton Keynes to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Mentor. The school is looking for a confident and supportive individual who can help pupils develop positive behaviour, improve their engagement with learning and build constructive relationships with staff and classmates.

The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff, pastoral colleagues and the wider leadership team to support pupils who may experience difficulties with behaviour, attendance, motivation or emotional regulation. The role is suited to someone who is patient, consistent and committed to helping young people make positive progress.

The Role

The Behaviour Mentor will provide targeted support to pupils who require additional guidance in managing their behaviour and engaging successfully with school life.

Responsibilities will include developing positive relationships with pupils, helping them understand behavioural expectations and encouraging them to take responsibility for their choices. The successful candidate will support pupils in lessons, during social times and in designated intervention sessions, depending on the needs of the school.

The role will involve helping pupils identify triggers for challenging behaviour, practise appropriate responses and develop strategies for managing frustration or conflict. The Behaviour Mentor will work with teachers and pastoral staff to reinforce school expectations and support consistent approaches to behaviour management.

Additional duties will include recording incidents, documenting interventions, sharing relevant information with appropriate colleagues and contributing to discussions about pupil progress. The successful candidate may also support reintegration following periods of exclusion or absence and help pupils develop routines that enable them to participate more effectively in lessons.

The Behaviour Mentor will need to respond calmly to challenging situations, maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people in a school, youth support, mentoring or pastoral environment. Previous experience supporting pupils with behavioural difficulties would be beneficial.

Strong communication skills, patience and the ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries are essential. The successful candidate should be confident managing difficult conversations, encouraging positive choices and working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.

A consistent, fair and practical approach is important, alongside the ability to remain calm under pressure. The candidate must understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.

What the School Offers

The school offers a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution to pupils' personal development and education. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues who share responsibility for promoting positive behaviour, improving engagement and supporting pupils to access learning successfully.